IFR in uncontrolled airspace - 126.7 - anyone do this?

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Never knew this.. but was reading up today and found this (from here):

IFR in Uncontrolled Airspace

When operating in uncontrolled airspace pilots should continuously monitor 126.7 MHz. whenever practicable.
A position report should be made when crossing navigation aids along a route of flight; the reports should be direct to the nearest ground station, and should be repeated on 126.7 MHz whenever possible.3 The report should include present position, track, altitude, altimeter setting in use, next position to be reported and the associated ETA.
Intentions should also be broadcast on 126.7 MHz prior to every altitude change, prior to commencing an instrument approach, or prior to an IFR departure; such broadcasts should be sufficiently detailed so as to enable other pilots to determine potential conflicts.
Where an MF is designated for airport, arriving pilots shall first broadcast their intentions on 126.7 MHz before changing to the MF frequency.
 
In the United States? It's used on transoceanic flights. When was the last time you saw a piece of communication equipment that uses medium frequencies? I think that ferry pilots rent MF gear, but that's about the extent of general aviation use for little guys.

Bob Gardner
 
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Looks like you're reading something from Canada. The MF gave it away. IFR self reporting in uncontrolled airspace is common in the boonies up there.
 
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Good point. I was thinking this is suggesting in uncontrolled and unradar'd airspace.

Just wondering. I don't plan on doing it :)
 
bobmrg said:
In the United States? It's used on transoceanic flights. When was the last time you saw a piece of communication equipment that uses medium frequencies? I think that ferry pilots rent MF gear, but that's about the extent of general aviation use for little guys.

Bob Gardner
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In Canada MF refers to "Manditory Frequency". I think you're thinking of "HF", which is a High Frequency Transmitter transoceanic pilots used to communicate with.
 
Brad nailed it. Abbreviation clash. MF is mandatory frequency in this case not medium frequency. It's not uncommon in the UK-ish countries, though Ketchican Alaska has one. They're found in Canada and the UK. In Australia they have a similar concept called MBZ (mandatory broadcast zone). It's a place where you're obligated to make position reports.
 
NoHeat said:
One thing that might contribute to confusing viewers in the U.S. is that the URL ends with .com, not with .ca
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Oh, I thought .ca like totally belonged to California. I thought it was odd seeing ad streamers for Labatt's and reading "aye" at the end of every third sentence.
 
Brad Z said:
In Canada MF refers to "Manditory Frequency". I think you're thinking of "HF", which is a High Frequency Transmitter transoceanic pilots used to communicate with.
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You're right, eh?

Bob
 
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